Ordering Your Wedding Stationery – A Detailed Timeline
Are you Type A too? Want to know exactly how your stationery journey unfolds from the first message to the final delivery? I get it. Some people like a simple “Order in 3 easy steps,” and others prefer full, detailed transparency. If you love the finer details, this version’s for you.
1. Initial Enquiry
Start by completing the enquiry form on my website. Here you’ll share your wedding date, estimated quantities, and a few details about your style or theme so I can understand your vision right from the start.
Not sure where to start? Begin with the essentials (like invitations and envelopes) - I’ll guide you through everything else once we connect. Browse our collections to get an idea of what you might need, from invitations to on-the-day stationery.
2. Welcome + Personalised Look Book
You’ll receive a personalised welcome email with a look book of design inspiration and products based on the details you shared, including a general price guide outlining print methods, options and inclusions; and a clear outline of next steps. This gives you a complete overview of what’s possible and helps you feel confident about the process before committing.
3. Deposit & Booking Confirmation
To secure your booking, you’ll pay a design-start fee (deducted from your final invoice). Once payment is received, your project is officially on the calendar, and we begin the design process. The remaining balance will be due before we send your order to print.
4. Comprehensive Brief
Now for the fun part — this stage covers everything we need to bring your stationery to life, including:
Wording, ceremony times, and RSVP details
Guest names, addresses, and envelope printing preferences
Paper stock, shapes, print methods, and colours
Mood board confirmation, illustrations, and design elements
Dimensions, materials, and display options for signage or on-the-day items
Each section includes visual examples and indicative pricing to help you make confident decisions. You can let me know which items you would like to proceed with, or where you’re still deciding.
You’ll gain access to our shared folder, where you’ll find helpful guides and templates, a space to drop details like your venue information, bar and food menus, seating chart, and more, plus a dedicated folder where I’ll upload your artwork proofs along the way.
5. Locking in Your Choices
Once we’ve finalised your selections and confirmed all design elements, your stationery suite is fully scoped. From here, I’ll prepare your initial designs. This process generally takes 3 business days.
6. Initial Designs
You’ll receive your first design concepts based on your brief, along with a clear pricing breakdown for all chosen items. This is your first look at how everything ties together.
7. Feedback & Refinement
You’ll have the opportunity to provide feedback and confirm any wording or text details. Design tweaks are included, and your updated proofs will be sent for review. This stage ensures every element feels perfectly aligned with your day. Each refinement round adds 2 business days to the timeline.
8. Final Art Approval & Invoice
Once you’re happy with the designs, you’ll receive your final art for approval along with your final invoice.
Please double-check every detail at this stage to ensure every name, date, and detail is perfect before going to print. Once it’s printed, there’s no going back!
9. Payment & Production
Once payment is received and final approval is confirmed, your stationery moves into production.
Depending on your chosen print method:
Digital printing: turnaround is generally 1–2 weeks
Foil, letterpress, or embossed finishes: turnaround is generally 3–4 weeks
You’ll receive updates throughout production so you know exactly where everything’s at. We also offer rush orders with a 30% fee, let us know at step 1 if you require a rush order.
10. Quality Check, Packaging & Delivery
Every piece is carefully checked, packaged, and prepared for delivery. Local orders can be hand-delivered; others are shipped securely with tracking. You’ll also receive care and mailing tips to ensure your stationery arrives and is presented beautifully.
That’s it! Your stationery is now ready to send to your guests! In about 2 months I’ll reach out and check if you need any on-the-day stationery, but we know a lot of stylists offer this in their package, so absolutely no pressure.
